Live at Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Lila Cockrell Theatre, San Antonio
About this event
The Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán concert is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Lila Cockrell Theatre, San Antonio. Featuring Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza and Mariachi Extravaganza.
The Mexico City based Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán headlines the annual Mariachi Extravaganza featuring the largest gathering of the greatest mariachis in the world. With over 125 years of tradition, Vargas continues to set the global standard for mariachi excellence with flawless performances, exceptional musicianship and vocals, masterful arrangements and hundreds of recordings. Opening the program are the Mariachi Extravaganza National Competition Winners?elite student and emerging ensembles who have risen to the top in the most competitive mariachi stage in the world. It?s an experience audiences have enjoyed for 32 consecutive years in one of the longest running mariachi music festivals in the U.S.
About Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
Latin music · Mariachi
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán is a Mexican folk ensemble of mariachi music founded in 1896 by Gaspar Vargas. Beginning in 1950 it was under the artistic guidance of the late Rubén Fuentes. The group's musical direction had been the responsibility of Don Jose "Pepe" Martínez from 1975 to around 2013–2014. Now the ensemble is under the direction of Carlos Martínez.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Time
- 7:30 PM local time
- Venue
- Lila Cockrell Theatre
- Address
- 200 E. Market, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Latin music
Venue & getting there
200 E. Market, San Antonio, TX 78205
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 110 m away.
Hotels near Lila Cockrell Theatre
- Hilton Hotel on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas30 mCheck prices
- Hilton Palacio del Rio80 mCheck prices
- Riverwalk Vista110 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Lila Cockrell Theatre
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Starts
- 7:30 PM
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 110 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Hilton Hotel on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas (30 m)
Every upcoming Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán date
- Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan with Mariachi Nuevo TecalitlanHistoric Bakersfield Fox Theater, Bakersfield
- Amplify & PARS presentan Mariachazo Tour 2026Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
- Mariachi Vargas de TecalitlánSan Jose Civic, San Jose
- MariachazoBob Hope Theatre, Stockton
Good to know
When is the Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán concert?
The Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán concert takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM local time.
Where is the Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán concert held?
Venue: Lila Cockrell Theatre, 200 E. Market, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States.
How much are tickets for the Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for the Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán concert?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
Can I park near Lila Cockrell Theatre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 110 m away.
Where else is Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán performing?
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán also has 4 more dates coming up, for example Bakersfield (Nov 21, 2026), Thousand Oaks (Nov 25, 2026) and San Jose (Nov 27, 2026).
